This researcher will study plant-microbial interactions with an emphasis on microbiome functional ecology. With a team of PIs and students, the researcher will conduct greenhouse, growth chamber, and field experiments to investigate the fundamental mechanisms underpinning plant-associated symbioses, and will use a suite of ecophysiological and molecular tools to understand the diversity and function of microbes across an entire watershed.

· Evidence of scientific productivity in the form of peer-reviewed publications.

· Strong science writing and communication skills.

· Ability to work independently as well as a productive member of a team, including mentoring experience.

The postdoc will be expected to carry out a portion of the work outlined in our project, but will also have the option of developing studies within his/her specific area of interest as they relate to microbiome studies. This includes potential collaborations with the Center for Microbiome Analysis through Island Knowledge and Investigation (c-maiki.org). Pay is commensurate with experience, start date is somewhat flexible, and appointment is for one year with the possibility to extend for an additional 1-2 years provided acceptable progress.

Interested parties should email the following to Nicole Hynson at: nhynson@hawaii.edu